Hi all,
 
Seeking advice for a small beekeeper.....like just 2 hives!
 
When I called a local bee supply company, they said ANP brood
comb (to prevent varroa) cost $8.10/frame. Gulp, that's $160
per hive. I understand it works very well though.
 
How does that compare to using Apistan? Does the special comb
largely eliminate the "exposure" of NOT being able to use Apistan
during honey flow? Do I understand that correctly (that you don't
use Apistan "all the time"). But at $160/hive, geez, that makes
beekeeping a real expensive hobby! I kept a few hives about 10
years ago "when it was easy"...I'm willing to take anti-varroa
measures, but wonder what's appropriate for only 2 hives, just
being kept for "the fun of it" plus a little honey to share with
some friends.
 
Could some kind person offer some advice on what a small time
beekeeper should do....is ANP intended for pros, or little guys too?
 
 
Thanks a bunch
 
Ed
 
 
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